Hafız Mustafa is an absolute must-visit when you're in Istanbul. From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by an incredible display of traditional Turkish sweets and desserts that look almost too beautiful to eat. The selection is unbelievable, from baklava and Turkish delight to countless other treats that showcase the rich flavors and traditions of Turkish cuisine. Everything we tried was fresh, authentic, and absolutely delicious. Pairing these desserts with a hot glass of traditional Turkish tea made the experience even better. The tea was perfectly brewed and complemented the sweets beautifully. What really sets this location apart, though, is the rooftop terrace. Sitting above the energy of Istanbul while overlooking the bustling and vibrant İstiklal Street is an experience in itself. Watching the crowds below, taking in the city atmosphere, and enjoying incredible desserts and tea created one of our favorite memories of the trip. Whether you're looking for authentic Turkish treats, a relaxing tea break, or simply one of the best views in the area, Hafız Mustafa delivers on every level. A true Istanbul gem that deserves every bit of its reputation. read more

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This one of the must try spots in Istanbul and I saw them all over, lol. I went on a walking tour during my stay in Istanbul and the local tour guide also recommended this bakery. He said they were a bit pricey but worth it and I agree. My first visit i went to just try out the goodies. I purchased three baklava treats. (pistachio, chocolate and walnut) They were all delicious and rich. My favorite was the walnut. They also sell other baked goods and coffee. I visited another location and purchased a few to go home. The staff were very sweet and welcoming. Definitely a place to check out. read more

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My first review of the year had to my ultimate favorite place to eat desserts. For me this place is above all. I love Turkish desserts over any desi desserts, cakes, pastries, chocolates but maybe not the French croissants. My favorite are anything with walnut and pistachios. I love their Kunafa which is perfectly sized not too big or small super fresh and gives you an option to go with honey or sugar syrup.I always choose the later I'm not too big a fan of honey on a kunafa. But the star here is is the big slice of plain baklava with a thick layer or pistachios courses grounded with their signature ice cream. My goodness it is goodness on a plate. I love it with their basic kewa. The service is always top notch. Their locations their pick are top notch too. Price point -it isn't cheap but definitely worth every penny. There are lots of prepackaged goodies like nuts, Turkish delights etc to buy. I always get their baklava packed in a tin and bring it back their guarantee it's freshness for 10 days. I usually freeze it and eat it as and when I like. Works great. Their locations are beautifully done in their standard theme. I dream of their baklavas every time I'm in Turkey. They do have a few locations in other countries like UAE and England but not in many I hope to see them come to Canada soon. read more

Hafiz Mustafa - Desserts Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Great baklava and variety of cakes and puddings! Convenient location in sultanahmet but not hard to find- be it any part of Istanbul, even Dubai. read more

Hafiz Mustafa - Desserts Near Me - Istanbul, 34

Dropped by after a day of visiting the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and Topkapi Palace. The baklava was great and flaky. We ordered at the counter, then realized there was a nice seating area, which they let us enjoy our baklava in. We then ordered some more desserts and teas. Wished we could've tried the pudding; it looked really good! Plenty of seating Sunday evening. read more

The first baklava place we went to in Turkey! We heard this was one of the best places to go, and our tour guide also mentioned that it's one of his favorites. The homemade walnut baklava was a bit too sweet for us, but we quite liked the chocolate pistachio one! I also ordered some salep which I enjoyed as well. I also tried Turkish Delights at several other stores throughout our trip here and found HM's to be the best by far in terms of softness, chewiness, and flavor. I highly recommend the pomegranate pistachio delight! You can also ask to sample any of the delights on display. read more

Hafiz Mustafa - Homemade Walnut Baklava - Desserts Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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We walked past this shop and saw a lot of people. The baklava was very good. We tried the Ottomon Coffee for the first time. It was quite strong. Service was good. Worthwhile trying. read more

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The best Turkish Delights, Baklava, Service and experience. PERIOD. You'll see a lot of places that sell baklava and delights but consider the following. 1. A lot of stores have Turkish Delights and Baklava on display and the shopkeeper is smoking in the shop or right in front. If you want second hand smoke on your Delights and Baklava, that's your choice 2. Just because it comes in box and is three for 250 liras doesn't make it good. There's a reason why you don't see what's in the box. It's a smaller container with much lesser grade Baklava or Delights. Hafiz Mustafa has multiple locations in Istanbul. While the price may be slightly more, it's worth it. The service I encountered in two different locations was more than exceptional. Kind, patient, and willing to help. I couldn't express what I wanted in either English or Turkish but each staff member took the time to help me. To have that level patience after dealing with so many tourists takes a special kind of person. I will never forget either experiences. Did I mention their cakes? Stunning, exquisite, delicious, and hand-crafted. Wow To the staff member who helped us with our three Baklava tins. Thank you so much for your kindness, expertise, and your patience. Our family members loved their Baklava and their tins. Lastly, you can order online via their website if you're not able to visit Istanbul. I would encourage you to do so if Istanbul is not in your future plans. If Istanbul is your future plans, please visit one of their many locations and bring some home to share with family and friends. Trust me they don't want a keychain or fridge magnet. read more

The focus of this café is on baklava and other Turkish sweets. They truly have excellent baklava! It is prepared perfectly. And, is very-very tasty. This restaurant is basically situated for outdoor dining, though they do have some interior seating. But, if you truly want to take in the atmosphere of Istanbul, I truly recommend sitting outside. One thing I will warn Westerners about, however, is that, as is the case throughout the restaurants in Istanbul, you probably will encounter people smoking at the table next to you or behind you. There's not much you can do about this, you just have to accept it for part of the İstanbul experience,. Though personally, I hate it. But, what can you do? But, back to the food and the dining experience... They have very good lattes and other drinks. The staff here is very conscientious and they pay very close attention to the customers. The high point of dining here is to just sit back, take a few moments, enjoy a latte or another drink, enjoy some great baklava, and truly experience Istanbul. read more

These spots are all over town. Literally. You find them everywhere. Many times we would be walking by and were given samples of baklava and Turkish delight. Not bad. This was the first time we stopped for a sit down dessert. I ordered the Kunafa. Flavor and texture was good, but I've had better. My wife ordered the pistachio tres leches. I liked this more than mine, and normally I don't like tres leches. Did I like it yes. Is it the best ever? No. read more

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Awesome!!!! Pinar and Ismael were extremely nice. The Turkish delights were by far the best I've had. Must do in Sultanahmet

Turkish delights are the iconic staple of Turkey. Adorned along the streets of Istanbul, you will find multiple locations of this shop. Given the long lines and crowded tables, I had to step inside and check this place out for myself. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, offering free samples of different Turkish delight to try. I was not sure what to order and had the server order for me. He picked 4 different types of signature Turkish delights. I thought the prices were reasonable considering this is a premium product. The flavors were delicious, everything was very fresh and the quality was very high. You can find cheaper options elsewhere but I think it's worth checking out and sampling for yourself! read more

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Super crowded but received a table right away. They had so much staff it was like a well oiled machine. Shared our dessert. Service is fast and friendly. Prices a little high. Great for dessert and coffee. read more

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Horrendous and overrated food and even worse service. I think due to the amount of people and tourists they get their customer service is pathetic and food is tasteless. Save your money! read more

Hafiz Mustafa - Poor tasting desserts. - Desserts Near Me - Istanbul, 34

We tried baklava at H&M - Hafiz Mustafa near Blue Mosque and it was not your average baklava! We had the pistachio Tres Leches cake with ice cream and variety pistachio baklava and they both were simply amazing...not too sweet! read more

Hafiz Mustafa - Pistachios Tres Leches with Turkish ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Istanbul, 34

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Historic sweets shop with excellent Turkish coffee and traditional desserts. It's a bit on the expensive side though and you can certainly find other confectioners in the city with more reasonable prices. read more

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Hafiz Mustafa should be your destination for Turkish dessert, particularly puddings! Don't be intimidate by the old-fashioned fancy atmosphere of this classic Istanbul dessert chain, because even peasants like us can enjoy the delicious desserts here at ease. In the tempting display of pudding, you will find many delectable choices like chocolate pudding topped with pistachio cream and fruit-embedded pudding. For 13.5 TL, you can get a high-quality and delicious pudding that comes in a portion so big and filling that it could easily be a meal. Unless you have no soul, I am sure you will love the pudding here! Whether you are looking for an after-meal dessert, an afternoon tea, or really any excuse to enjoy some Turkish desserts, you cannot go wrong with Hafiz Mustafa! I highly recommend trying out their famous puddings at least once when you are in Istanbul. You also receive a pretty nice glass pudding bowl as a souvenir if you take-out the pudding! read more

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Food was amazing. As usual we ordered a kunefa with a slice of ice cream and a latte. This location didn't have flavored lattes or maybe they stopped doing this. Only reason I removed one star was because the server mistimed his delivery. Most of us ordered kunefa which he cautioned took 15 min to prepare, one of our group members ordered something already made so he received his dessert 10 min before the rest of us. Not a big deal but maybe ask them to bring everything out at the same time to avoid this. read more

Dry baklava - 3.75 stars Definitely better than the baklava we had at Ahsen although at Ahsen we had the regular pistachio baklava. It had a stronger roasted pistachio flavour and the top was crisp, though the bottom a bit soggier. Kunefe - 3.75 stars Crispy and more on the savory than sweet side! Still not a big fan of kadayif though. Pistachio ice cream - 2 stars Nope! The pistachio flavour was weak - it tasted mostly like cream/milk studded with raw pistachios. Turkish delight Orange one - 4 stars This changed my mind about Turkish delight - it was subtly sweet, tasted fresh and chewy, a little like the skin of mochi. Green one - 3.5 stars Bit too sweet. read more

The variety of Turkish desserts here are great! I would absolutely recommend any of the baklava and classic Turkish delights. You won't regret stopping in and grabbing a cup of coffee or a nice tea and dessert. Love this place! read more

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Don't go anywhere else for kunefa!! I'm not even a fan of it normally but this place has now converted me to a kunefa lover.. This is the best spot for it and the 15 min prep time for it is worth it!! Soooo good! The puddings were also excellent!! The kunefa is a MUST here! read more

Exceptional baklava, turkish delight and ice-cream. so so so good. Good tea too. Service wasn't too great, but the desserts were soooo good that I didnt' care. :) read more

The dessert options are numerous! But service was definitely lacking. For being in a very tourist heavy area, the staff did not speak English. Wouldn't come back for the service, but would definitely come back for dessert read more

this place has the best trileçe in istanbul. period. they also got many other dessert options as well that ate just as good. this place is quite historic. read more

Discovered this place by accident and what a pleasant surprise!!!! Best baklava in town esp the walnut baklava.......kanafi is also very tasty.all the sweets are made from zam zam water.....loved it!! read more